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Egypt's President Says He Will Leave Office in 2030

Sisi, re-elected in twenty twenty-three to a six-year term, also wants parliament's approval to help defend Saudi Arabia; critics wonder whether twenty thirty is final.

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
Published 2:32 PM ET, Saturday, October 17, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The New York Times: “Egypt’s President Says He Will Leave Office in 2030”.
Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 2:32 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Egypt.
BBN covered this story before: Trump absent from GOP ads; France protests; Egypt on Saudi defence (October 17).

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The New York TimesEgypt’s President Says He Will Leave Office in 2030

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorEgypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says he will leave office in twenty thirty, when his current term ends, after more than a dozen years in power.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe also says the constitution will not be touched and the matter is completely settled, while seeking parliamentary approval to help defend Saudi Arabia, according to The New York Times.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA leader naming his own exit date. I find that refreshing, and I hope everyone gives him credit.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe original constitution capped presidents at two four-year terms, Vera. Then came the twenty nineteen referendum. Critics are already speculating about more changes.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFour years to six. That's just a longer lease.